Rochester TownshipND
A town of 44, settled in 1882.
Is Rochester Township a good place to live?
Rochester Township’s median age is 60.9 years, above both North Dakota’s towns (33.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower July high than Rochester Township. Rochester Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
44 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Named after Rochester
Rochester Township takes its name from Rochester in Kent, England, 4,080 miles across the Atlantic.
UKUK editionRochester Township, settled in 1882, takes its name from Rochester, a large town in Kent, England.
1 more U.S. town is named after Rochester:Rochester, MA5,956
Named after: each U.S. town’s Wikipedia article. Grades compare each town with towns in its own country, so they aren’t a head-to-head.
Moving to Rochester Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rochester Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rochester Township.
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Rochester Township
Rochester Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Rochester Township’s January low is -2°F, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 2°F and U.S. towns at 22°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Strong wind leads a low hazard risk in Rochester Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
78% of adults in Rochester Township had a checkup this year, against 73% in North Dakota’s towns and 79% across U.S. towns
No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Rochester Township. 5.7% of Rochester Township adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance. Rochester Township beats the North Dakota average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| Rochester Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Rochester Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.3% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Rochester Township has set aside 1.3% of its land for conservation
21 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
| Rochester Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Rochester Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rochester Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Rochester Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Rochester Township
Township in North Dakota, US
Rochester Township is the northwestern-most township of Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 49 at the 2020 census, down from 53 in 2010.
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Questions about Rochester Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rochester Township, ND a good place to live?
Rochester Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.